Breeding suitability guide — Irish Red and White Setter
For breeders: which tests, which thresholds, which mating rules apply
1. Mandatory tests for parents
Verein für Pointer und Setter e.V. requires these tests for breeding approval — they must be on file for every breeding animal.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Passing result | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DNA-Identitätsnachweis | Blutprobe (DNA-Profil) | result on file | — | Verein für Pointer und Setter e.V. |
| Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency Type I (Irish Setter) (CLAD-I) | DNA test | clear | Autosomal recessive | Verein für Pointer und Setter e.V. |
| Wesensbeurteilung | Verhaltenstest | result on file | — | Verein für Pointer und Setter e.V. |
| Zahn- und Bissbewertung | Gebissbescheinigung | normal | Unknown | Verein für Pointer und Setter e.V. |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy, rod-cone dysplasia 4 (PRA-rcd4) | DNA test | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | Verein für Pointer und Setter e.V. |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | X-ray | HD A–B | Polygenic | Verein für Pointer und Setter e.V. |
| von Willebrand's disease (vWD) | — | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | Verein für Pointer und Setter e.V. |
2. Mating rules
When one parent has a borderline result, the other parent must meet specific criteria.
Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency Type I (Irish Setter) (CLAD-I)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Verein für Pointer und Setter e.V.Progressive Retinal Atrophy, rod-cone dysplasia 4 (PRA-rcd4)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Verein für Pointer und Setter e.V.3. Recommended additional tests
Sensible additions for line planning.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Passing result | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hypothyroidism | Body-fluid analysis | normal | Complex | AI-Vet |
4. HonestDog verification
- Upload a legible certificate (PDF or photo) per test in the breeder dashboard
- Certificate must show date, examining vet, and FCI/VDH logo
- Certificates older than 36 months are flagged as stale
- We extract the results from each upload using AI and check them for consistency with the dog's profile — the profile tile then shows 'verified'